Il-Blata
Il-Blata is in Rabat, Malta Island. Il-Blata is situated nearby to the locality Tal-Mas, as well as near the village Baħrija.Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort Binġemma and Zammitello Palace.
Fort Binġemma
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Fort Binġemma is a polygonal fort in the limits of Rabat, Malta. It was built between 1875 and 1878 by the British as part of the Victoria Lines. The fort was illegally occupied by the Buttigieg family from 2009 till 2025, who occasionally used it as a restaurant. Fort Binġemma is situated 3 km east of Il-Blata.
Zammitello Palace
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The Zamittello Palace, also known as Castello Zamittello or Zamittello Tower, is a 19th-century Victorian countryside folly on the outskirts of Mġarr in Malta. Zammitello Palace is situated 4 km northeast of Il-Blata.
Lippija Tower
Tower
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Lippija Tower, also known as Ġnejna Tower, is a small watchtower in Ġnejna Bay, limits of Mġarr, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the first of the Lascaris towers. After restoration in 2003, the tower is in good condition. Lippija Tower is situated 3½ km northeast of Il-Blata.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Baħrija and Ras id-Dawwara.
Baħrija
Village
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Baħrija is a village in Rabat, Malta, with a low population density. The name Baħrija means moth in Maltese. It is also known in English as Baħria, of which the Counts Moscati had owned the fiefdom that was granted by the Grand Master of Malta.
Ras id-Dawwara
Locality
Ras id-Dawwara is a geographical area in Rabat, Malta, on the line of picturesque cliffs including Dingli Cliffs. On site are several caves at sea level. Ras id-Dawwara is situated 3½ km southeast of Il-Blata.
Mġarr
Village
Mġarr, formerly known as Mgiarro, is a village in the Northern Region of Malta. Mġarr is a rural village, isolated from nearby towns and cities. Mġarr lies west of Mosta and is surrounded by farmland and vineyards. Mġarr is situated 4 km northeast of Il-Blata.
Il-Blata
- Type: Rock
- Category: landform
- Location: Rabat, Malta Island, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.89472° or 35° 53′ 41″ northLongitude
14.33083° or 14° 19′ 51″ eastElevation
14 metres (46 feet)Open location code
8F7PV8VJ+V8GeoNames ID
2565296
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